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Embedded engineering roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst and Engineer categories, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. Canadians can secure status at the border in a single day. Mexican nationals use consular processing.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
Thermal systems span a diverse range of critical customer-facing attributes, hardware, and software domains. For example, our work keeps occupants comfortable, enables full vehicle powertrain capability, and empowers battery fast charging – in all weather conditions. We strive to balance heating/cooling performance, energy consumption, cost, reliability, NVH, and packaging trade-offs through physics-driven, cross-functional engineering collaboration. We work closely with mechanical engineers, aerodynamicists, battery and powertrain experts, electrical engineers, embedded/controls engineers, and more through all phases of vehicle development. Your role: bridge the gap between what’s possible (models/simulation) and reality by building a world-class controls framework to deliver an exceptional customer experience in all situations that may arise.
What you'll do...
- Create control/estimation algorithms to support a broad thermal management scope: climate control, battery, powertrain, heat pump/refrigeration system, car computers, and more.
- Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment.
- Write unit, SIL, and HIL test cases to ensure proper functionality.
- Work closely with test and integration engineers to debug your control algorithms at the bench and vehicle level.
- Adapt or create reduced-order thermal systems models to suit control-focused development/refinement workflows.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to execute control strategies.
- Develop fault detections and reaction strategies for seamless customer experience.
- Develop and continuously improve models to compare alternative control algorithms quantitatively across many key metrics (cost, efficiency, performance, complexity, etc.)
- Monitor fleet telemetry and use data analysis to close the loop on software quality and help ideate new software features.
You'll have...
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in developing control algorithms and applying them to physical systems.
- High proficiency in programming experience using Python
- Strong foundational background in control theory, system dynamics, and model-based design.
- Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results.
- Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
Even better, you may have...
- A strong understanding of linear systems, state-estimation/observers is a plus.
- Familiarity with thermal control algorithms, and experience implementing it on an embedded system.
- Familiarity with refrigeration systems (compressors, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, charge and oil management) and HVAC systems.
- Experience with automotive communication protocols and stacks (CAN, LIN, ethernet, UDS, etc.)
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, and SPI, and experience in sensors and digital signal processing
- Experience with data management tools / using fleet data to guide design.
- Proficiency in C and C++ and scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Perl, Shell)
- Experience developing control algorithms for thermal systems using modeling tools of various scales (Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
LI-MZ1 #UEV
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
Thermal systems span a diverse range of critical customer-facing attributes, hardware, and software domains. For example, our work keeps occupants comfortable, enables full vehicle powertrain capability, and empowers battery fast charging – in all weather conditions. We strive to balance heating/cooling performance, energy consumption, cost, reliability, NVH, and packaging trade-offs through physics-driven, cross-functional engineering collaboration. We work closely with mechanical engineers, aerodynamicists, battery and powertrain experts, electrical engineers, embedded/controls engineers, and more through all phases of vehicle development. Your role: bridge the gap between what’s possible (models/simulation) and reality by building a world-class controls framework to deliver an exceptional customer experience in all situations that may arise.
What you'll do...
- Create control/estimation algorithms to support a broad thermal management scope: climate control, battery, powertrain, heat pump/refrigeration system, car computers, and more.
- Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment.
- Write unit, SIL, and HIL test cases to ensure proper functionality.
- Work closely with test and integration engineers to debug your control algorithms at the bench and vehicle level.
- Adapt or create reduced-order thermal systems models to suit control-focused development/refinement workflows.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to execute control strategies.
- Develop fault detections and reaction strategies for seamless customer experience.
- Develop and continuously improve models to compare alternative control algorithms quantitatively across many key metrics (cost, efficiency, performance, complexity, etc.)
- Monitor fleet telemetry and use data analysis to close the loop on software quality and help ideate new software features.
You'll have...
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in developing control algorithms and applying them to physical systems.
- High proficiency in programming experience using Python
- Strong foundational background in control theory, system dynamics, and model-based design.
- Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results.
- Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
Even better, you may have...
- A strong understanding of linear systems, state-estimation/observers is a plus.
- Familiarity with thermal control algorithms, and experience implementing it on an embedded system.
- Familiarity with refrigeration systems (compressors, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, charge and oil management) and HVAC systems.
- Experience with automotive communication protocols and stacks (CAN, LIN, ethernet, UDS, etc.)
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, and SPI, and experience in sensors and digital signal processing
- Experience with data management tools / using fleet data to guide design.
- Proficiency in C and C++ and scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Perl, Shell)
- Experience developing control algorithms for thermal systems using modeling tools of various scales (Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
LI-MZ1 #UEV
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Document your embedded systems specialization explicitly
TN visa officers evaluate whether your degree and job duties align with a recognized USMCA occupation. Gather transcripts, project portfolios, and employer letters that name specific embedded technologies like RTOS, firmware, or bare-metal programming rather than generic software development.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and semiconductor manufacturers routinely hire embedded engineers on TN status. These employers have recent experience with work visa sponsorship, so they understand the TN process—having your employer prepare a support letter for presentation at the U.S. border or consulate—and won't confuse it with more complex visa categories, which reduces delays in the offer-to-start timeline for you.
Clarify your occupation category before applying
Embedded roles can qualify under Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst depending on how duties are framed. Confirm which category your job description supports before reaching the offer stage, since switching categories after a denial requires restarting the process entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring embedded employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively filing TN petitions for embedded and hardware roles. This narrows your applications to employers already set up to sponsor, saving weeks you'd otherwise spend educating recruiters about TN eligibility.
Prepare your offer letter to satisfy CBP requirements
Canadian professionals entering at the border need an offer letter that states your title, duties, wage, and that the position is temporary. CBP officers adjudicate TN on the spot, so gaps or vague language in the letter are the most common cause of same-day denials.
Understand the Mexican consular timeline before accepting an offer
Mexican nationals must schedule a U.S. consular appointment, which can take several weeks depending on post availability. Build that timeline into your start date negotiation so employers aren't surprised by a gap between offer acceptance and your first day.
Embedded TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embedded engineering role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, embedded roles typically qualify under either the Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst category depending on how duties are described. The key is that the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Roles focused on firmware, RTOS, or hardware-software integration generally pass this test, but the offer letter and your credentials must clearly support the chosen category.
How does TN visa sponsorship for embedded roles compare to H-1B?
For embedded engineers, TN has significant structural advantages over H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian nationals, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. Canadians can be admitted at a port of entry the same day they present their offer letter. H-1B visa requires filing months in advance, surviving a random lottery, and waiting for an October 1 start date. The tradeoff is that TN is nonimmigrant and does not directly lead to a green card.
How do I find embedded employers who are set up to sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with recent visa filings who hire for technical roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will delay or reject your candidacy once they learn visa sponsorship is involved. Filtering by role type and visa category gets you to relevant employers faster than general job boards.
Can I switch embedded employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot start with a new employer before obtaining authorization for that employer. Canadians can get a new TN approved at the border when starting the new role. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. If you're already in the U.S., you can also file a change of employer with USCIS, though that adds processing time you should account for in your transition planning.
What documentation should I collect before pursuing TN sponsorship as an embedded professional?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, along with a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer. If your embedded experience is the primary basis for qualification, gather reference letters that name specific technologies and project outcomes. Mexican nationals also need a valid passport with sufficient validity and any prior U.S. visa or entry documents for the consular interview.